Job Description

E T Temporary

Job #: req39014 Organization: World Bank Sector: Administration/Office Support Grade: ET3 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Tegucigalpa,Honduras Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): n/a Closing Date: 10/31/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

At the World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. For more information, visit https://www.worldbank.org/en/who-we-are/ibrd

The World Bank Group (WBG) Office in Tegucigalpa is responsible for overseeing the World Bank’s program in Honduras. The WBG Office houses around 48 World Bank Staff and Consultants who are responsible for maintaining a successful Bank relationship with our clients. The team works with integrity, dedication and strong team spirit to improve the wellbeing of the most disadvantaged and promote shared prosperity.

The ETT position will receive a one-year duration in the position in the Tegucigalpa Office (LCCHN), and will report primarily to the World Bank Group Resident Representative and will receive day-to-day guidance on priorities and fulfillment of responsibilities from the World Bank Executive Assistant in the Country Office.

The ETT will provide comprehensive support to the Honduras Country Office, focusing on supporting the operations team, task team(s), the procurement team, visiting missions, and general office activities. This role includes offering backup support to team members and assisting in ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Roles & Responsibility:

The main functions include but are not limited to:

• Draft routine correspondence and proofread materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Assist IBRD / IDA visiting missions and project teams with preparation of mission announcements, planning of local logistics, scheduling - meetings, and coordination of administrative arrangements in connection to the mission requirements according to workload assignments.
• Provide administrative assistance to staff of IFC, ICSID & MIGA (Support missions, administrative support for workshops preparation, client support among others), including meeting arrangements, for local unit’s staff.
• Assist in preparation and logistical planning of various events, e.g. conferences, workshops, negotiations, etc.
• Update donor's and government directories with biographies.
• Answer requests for information which may require file searches, filing of project documents using SharePoint.
• Serve as a Client Connection Champion.
• Solve non-routine problems (e.g., responds to requests requiring file search, etc.).
• Assist in the preparation of documents for meetings, workshops, conferences;
• Provide support as a part of the ACS team during lunch time in the reception area.
• Assist administrative activities such as follow up invoices and support documentation for payments related to meetings, travel requests, events, etc.
• Maintain up-to-date work unit project and other files (both paper and electronic).
• Act as a backup support for other ACS staff as required.
• Perform other administrative duties as required by EA or Resident Representative.

Selection Criteria

Note: Preference will be given to local talent, that is, applicants that are authorized to work in the duty station for any employer. Internal applicants may apply per existing guidelines.

• High school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good knowledge of business processes and procedures and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipate next steps;
• Ability to retrieve reference materials from various World Bank sources (e.g., databases, filing systems, Internet, etc.);
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness;
• Proficient English and Spanish written and spoken skills;
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure;
• Proficiency in using advanced functions of computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and dexterity in internet searches/web navigation;

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• Committed, selfless, positive team player with a demonstrated ability to work seamlessly in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients and staff at all levels;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks;
• Demonstrated initiative, proactivity, creativity, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills; and
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs, and to work under pressure.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results..

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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